Childminder in Brent

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and well cared for by this kind and loving childminder. She forms strong relationships with children and is intuitive to their needs and wishes. The childminder has a deep knowledge of what children know and like. She uses this to plan a range of activities that continually engage children in their learning and play. The childminder adapts her routine and environment to meet each child's needs. She interacts calmly with children and supports them to develop their ideas further and consolidate previous knowledge. Children are confident to learn new skills, knowing they have the childminder's reassuring support on hand.

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The provision is good

This childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She uses kind phrases to highlight children's good behaviour. The childminder promotes a comfortable atmosphere for children to learn and develop in. She manages children's behaviour well. Children learn to respect each other and their environment. They show pride in tidying up and looking after each other. For instance, children do not leave other children tidying up on their own, so they help them to put the toys back into the box. The childminder helps children to identify what is right and wrong. She genuinely praises children when they do something well. This supports their positive self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Children are independent in this setting. They manage their own self-care routines, such as using the toilet and washing their own hands. Children freely choose which activities they would like to play with. They happily play by themselves or with others for sustained periods. Children attempt to do things for themselves before asking for help, such as using scissors to cut shapes out of paper. n Children who speak English as an additional language are confident to use their voices to communicate in English and their home languages. The childminder praises their communication efforts and supports them to continually improve in a gentle manner. n The childminder responds well to the children in her care. For example, she skilfully encourages children to calmly roll a ball back and forward instead of throwing it around the room. Children joyfully engage in this new game while counting to 10 in English and then Portuguese. The childminder incorporates

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need to do better?

mathematics into children's daily activities. Children confidently discuss how many flowers are in the garden, along with the different shapes and sizes that they can find. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She provides children with access to books and stories from around the world. The childminder models good conversation skills for children to follow independently.

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29 January 2025 She chats to children about their play and repeats key phrases for them. However, at times, the childminder does not extend children's vocabulary in some areas of learning. n The childminder fosters healthy living practices through daily routines. Children have regular opportunities to exercise their bodies in the local park and childminding groups. Children look forward to being outside in the fresh air. They enjoy learning about the world around them as they go out. The childminder ensures that children make healthy food choices and learn to look after their bodies. n Parents and carers are happy with this kind and caring childminder. They appreciate the friendly advice they receive from her through her daily feedback and monthly reports. Parents work closely with the childminder to ensure positive partnerships between them. They share strategies they use at home to promote continuity of care for each child and support their well-being.

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need to do better?

n This experienced childminder completes regular training to continually improve her own professional development. She supports all children to make good progress while in her care, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder works effectively with other professionals to provide consistency of care for children. She actively works on specific targets and beneficial next steps for children. The childminder supports smooth transitions for children when they move on to their next setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop interactions further to extend children's vocabulary beyond what they already know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277166 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10368241 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates flexible hours, during weekdays, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

29 January 2025 29 January 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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